English Explanatory Dictionary

Syrah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of syrah.
noun
  1. A dark-skinned variety of grape, used to produce red wines.
  2. A wine produced from this variety of grape.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈɹa/

Word forms

Syrah Syrahs

Etymology

Borrowed from French syrah. The derivation from the Persian city name of Shiraz (شیراز) is today believed to be a legend. The same goes for derivations from Syria, Syracuse or the Greek island of Syros. The name might be connected to the Celtic root Proto-Celtic *serrā, "billhook", referring to the method of harvesting.

Synonyms

Shiraz

Related words

Syrah
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